
ARCHIVED
Fine Silver Proof Set - 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 (2012)
2012
Mintage 20,000
ARCHIVED
Fine Silver Proof Set - 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 (2012)
2012
Mintage 20,000
$224.95 CAD
Masters Club:
2,250
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
The $1 and $2 are gold plated, while selective gold plating enhances the design of the Proof Dollar. Selective pink gold plating adorns the maple leaves of the 1-cent coin, in homage of the colour of a newly minted copper penny.
For the first time your premium Proof Set features:
• NEW! Only 20,000 sets worldwide - this collection will sell quickly
• NEW! A 99.99% Silver Proof Dollar with stunning selective 24 karat gold plating
• NEW! Encircling the design of the Proof Dollar are 200 finely struck beads symbolizing the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812
• NEW! A 99.99% silver loonie with stunning selective 24karat gold plating
• NEW! A 99.99% silver one-cent coin with stunning selective 24 karat gold plating
It also marks the first time that the Canadian penny has been struck in Fine Silver withselective pink-gold plating—making it a highly coveted item to add to your fine collection.
And there is another first: this Premium Fine Silver Proof Set has a strict mintage of just 20,000, making it the lowest mintage proof set since 1971.
NEW! A 99.99% Silver toonie with stunning selective 24 karat gold plating
All coins in your Premium Proof Set exhibitthe highest quality finish (Proof) produced by the Royal Canadian Mint:
• Hand Polished! The field (flat background) has a highly hand polished mirror-like finish
• Four finishes! The relief (raised foreground) incorporates the use of four (4) different finishes which beautifully accentuate the design
• The dies used to strike your coins have been polished with a mixture containing diamond powder to ensure that theexquisite details are maintained on the coins during striking
• To maintain the highest quality in your set, only 1000-3000 coins have been struck per die
• Individually Pressed! Each of your coins will have been individually and delicately hand fed into and out of the coining press
• Hi-Def! All your coins will have been double struck at lower striking speeds, to give high definition and contrast between the field and the relief
About the Design:
• You will enjoy the intricate detailing on the Proof Dollar depicting a British sergeant, a Voltigeur Canadien and an Iroquois warrior wearing historically accurate uniforms and approaching the invader with unity of purpose to defend the border and colonies theyrepresent
About the Package:
• Your set will include a numbered certificate with detailed coin specifications – your proof of ownership for this low mintage premium Proof Set and evidence that each coin has been individually inspected by our resident quality assurance specialists
• This set comes in genuine black leather case and custom beauty box - at no additional cost to you
The proof set is a perennial favourite and great gift idea thatcan be cherished and shared with your friends and loved ones forever and is a must have for all Canadian military history enthusiasts.
Specifications
Product Number
116689
Mintage
20,000
Weight
0.5 g
Composition
99.99 % pure silver with selective gold plating
Weight
23.17 g
Diameter
36.07 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
Bonnie Ross (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver with gold-plated inner core
Weight
9 g
Diameter
28 mm
Edge
interrupted serrations
Finish
proof
Artist
Brent Townsend (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver gold plated
Weight
7.9 g
Diameter
26.5 mm
Edge
plain
Finish
proof
Artist
Arnold Nogy (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
9.25 g
Diameter
27.13 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
RCM engravers (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
6 g
Diameter
23.88 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
2.45 g
Diameter
18.05 mm
Edge
reeded
Finish
proof
Artist
Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver
Weight
5.4 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Edge
plain
Finish
proof
Artist
G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
Composition
99.99% pure silver with selective pink gold plating
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
19.1 mm
Edge
plain
Finish
proof
Artist
G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Suzanna Blunt (obverse)
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